IPERU-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, made history as he officially inaugurated the first commercial flight operation at the newly constructed Gateway International Airport, Ilishan-Remo. The milestone event marked a new chapter in the state’s aviation and economic development journey. …
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… Cleric Urges Congregation To Number Their Days BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Children and grandchildren of Evangelist (Chief) Dr. Daniel Olukunmi Idowu, JP, NJP, fondly called Eketa-Omo and former presenter of S’oda Bee at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), celebrated his 90th birthday on …
Read More »Day OGA Progressive Foundation Empowers Farmers, Youths, Students (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED & PETER OLANIYAN ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – It was a moment of joy and celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as the OGA Progressive Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), hosted a grand Lecture and Empowerment Programme at the ASUP Hall, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. The event, themed, …
Read More »Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan Strengthens Collaboration with Sasakawa Africa Association (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025: The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB) has received a renewed commitment of partnership and technical collaboration from the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), a foremost international organization devoted to promoting food security, agricultural productivity, and rural development across …
Read More »FCAIB Set To Commence Degree Programmes In Partnership With FUNAAB
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has granted approval for two new degree programmes to be offered at the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …
Read More »FG Says Nigeria Is Greater Than PENGASSAN – Dangote (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has strongly criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for what it described as an attempt to hold the entire nation to ransom over a minor labour issue that could have been resolved amicably. Speaking …
Read More »Dangote Refinery Commends President Tinubu, Security Chiefs, Ministers For Averting PENGASSAN Disruption
…Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Progress and Workers’ Welfare BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift and decisive intervention in preventing what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company. In a statement …
Read More »Nigeria: A Sleeping Giant At 65
Opinion: BY: ADÉMÓLÁ ÒRÚNBON Nigerians mark the 65th independence anniversary of their beloved country this Wednesday, few will disagree that, amidst the myriad of unnerving socio-economic and security challenges facing the nation, Nigeria remains a great country still waiting to happen. October 1, therefore signals another opportunity to ponder on …
Read More »The Access Group Human Map of Nigeria: A Story Forged in the Sun
LAGOS, NIGERIA – On Friday, September 27, the skies over Lagos opened with rain, steady, inconvenient, and for many, discouraging. But for the people of Access Holdings and Access Bank, its flagship subsidiary, it was just another obstacle on the path to making history. By midday, the clouds gave way …
Read More »The Alternative Bank, Kanu Heart Foundation Unite to Save 600 Hearts (+photos)
LAGOS, NIGERIA, OCTOBER 3, 2025 – The Alternative Bank (AltBank), in partnership with the Kanu Heart Foundation (KHF), commemorated World Heart Day with a symbolic 5km walk in Lagos. The walk, which raised awareness on cardiovascular diseases, also marked the kickoff of KHF’s 25th anniversary campaign. Through the campaign, …
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